Explainers

The Western Balkans is of strategic importance to the EU and the EU is the regions' largest investor, trading partner and donor.

The critical medicines act addresses shortages of key medicines to better meet patient needs and improve the EU’s resilience to health crises.

The EU is Brazil's second-biggest trading partner after China, accounting for over 15% of its total trade. Brazil is the EU's tenth-biggest trading partner.

Two agreements frame EU-Mercosur relations within a modernised and comprehensive partnership, covering political dialogue and trade cooperation. The EU has also introduced specific rules to protect its farming sector.

The trade relationship connects over 700 million people across Europe and South America. The EU is currently working on adopting the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

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The EU and Australia have a longstanding cooperation and are top trading partners.

The single market ensures the free movement of goods, services, capital and people.  
It facilitates everyday life, stimulates growth and boosts innovation.

The EU is committed to an open, fair and rules-based multilateral trading system with a modernised WTO at its core.

The EU-Africa partnership focuses on solidarity, security, peace and sustainable and sustained economic development and prosperity.